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New BOC chief assumes office, tasked to prioritize digitalization

New BOC chief assumes office, tasked to prioritize digitalization

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has tasked newly-appointed Customs commissioner Bienvenido Rubio to…
  • February 13, 2023
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Signature drive against PPA container monitoring system

Signature drive against PPA container monitoring system

Nearly 1,000 port users and workers have signed an ongoing petition asking…
  • February 13, 2023
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PortCalls February 13, 2023

Our latest issue (February 13, 2023). Stories include: Bienvenido Rubio appointed new…
  • February 13, 2023
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Forwarder Liability to Unpaid Seller (Exporter) of Goods

Forwarder Liability to Unpaid Seller (Exporter) of Goods

Can the freight forwarder be held liable to the unpaid seller (exporter)…
  • February 13, 2023
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AI supply chain

All hail the future of supply chAIn?

Artificial intelligence is not a new thing. It’s been almost eighty years…
  • February 12, 2023
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Logi-Sys gaining popularity among Philippines forwarders

Logi-Sys gaining popularity among Philippines forwarders

The Philippine freight and logistics industry is expected to grow to USD…
  • February 12, 2023
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American Airlines Cargo transports more fresh flowers for Valentine’s

American Airlines Cargo transports more fresh flowers for Valentine’s

American Airlines Cargo kicks off its first peak of flower shipments this…
  • February 12, 2023
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NLEX signs up Leighton to build 3rd Candaba viaduct

NLEX signs up Leighton to build 3rd Candaba viaduct

Toll road operator NLEX Corp. engaged Leighton Asia- Philippines Branch to design…
  • February 12, 2023
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Swire Shipping introduces fixed-day PSW service

Swire Shipping introduces fixed-day PWX service

Swire Shipping introduced a new fixed-day service called the Pacific Weekly Express…
  • February 11, 2023
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Onboarding of 18 priority TRGAs on TradeNet underway

Onboarding of 18 priority TRGAs on TradeNet underway

18 priority trade regulatory government agencies will be fully on board TradeNet…
  • February 11, 2023
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Customs
BOC chief orders streamlining of procedures for releasing imported rice

BOC chief orders streamlined procedures for releasing rice imports

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered to streamline procedures for the discharge and…
  • May 7, 2026
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LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
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BOC-NAIA arrests 2 Filipinos carrying P57M illegal drugs from Cambodia

BOC-NAIA arrests 2 Filipinos carrying P57M illegal drugs

Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in coordination with partner law enforcement…
  • May 7, 2026
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Maritime
LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Cebu ports log higher cargo volume in Q1 2026

Cebu ports log higher cargo volume in Q1 2026

Cebu ports handled higher cargo, container, and roll-on/roll-off volumes in the first…
  • May 5, 2026
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High fuel prices, AI and electronics demand driving air, sea freight rates up

High fuel prices, AI and electronics demand driving air, sea freight rates up

Still unresolved hostilities in the Middle East, which affect fuel prices and…
  • May 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
AirAsia places order for 150 Airbus A220-300 planes worth $19B

AirAsia places order for 150 Airbus A220-300 planes worth $19B

AirAsia X Berhad announced its order of 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft valued…
  • May 7, 2026
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Emirates almost back to full operations with 96% of flights restored

Emirates almost back to full operations with 96% of flights restored

Emirates announced that 96% of its global network has been restored since…
  • May 7, 2026
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Opinion
Container Rates Are Moving Again. Your Pricing Model Is Already Outdated

Container Rates Are Moving Again. Your Pricing Model Is Already Outdated

What happened Rates on Asia lanes are unstable again. Red Sea diversions…
  • May 4, 2026
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Infrastructure Pro Max

Infrastructure Pro Max

SCMAP president Pierre Carlo Curay will be speaking at this Wednesday’s LSPH…
  • May 4, 2026
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Connecting the Dots

Now We’re Connecting the Dots

It might seem like the worst is over. We have seen oil…
  • April 20, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
BOC chief orders streamlining of procedures for releasing imported rice

BOC chief orders streamlined procedures for releasing rice imports

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered to streamline procedures for the discharge and…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC-NAIA arrests 2 Filipinos carrying P57M illegal drugs from Cambodia

BOC-NAIA arrests 2 Filipinos carrying P57M illegal drugs

Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in coordination with partner law enforcement…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 1 minute read
3PL
LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
AyalaLand Logistics Q1 income drops 92% on weak lot sales

AyalaLand Logistics Q1 income drops 92% on continued weak lot sales

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. registered a 92.4% decline in net income for…
  • May 5, 2026
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High fuel prices, AI and electronics demand driving air, sea freight rates up

High fuel prices, AI and electronics demand driving air, sea freight rates up

Still unresolved hostilities in the Middle East, which affect fuel prices and…
  • May 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
MSC Upgrades Bayan Ko Service

MSC Upgrades Bayan Ko Service: Enhancing Cebu’s Global Connectivity

Bayan Ko Service: Hong Kong – Yantian – Shekou – Nansha –…
  • March 23, 2026
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AISL manifesto of support to BOC commissioner Nepomuceno

AISL manifesto of support to BOC commissioner Nepomuceno

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. (AISL), representing international container shipping…
  • November 26, 2025
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MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
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Economy
BOC chief orders streamlining of procedures for releasing imported rice

BOC chief orders streamlined procedures for releasing rice imports

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered to streamline procedures for the discharge and…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

LSPH paves way for public-private collaboration vs logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH manufacturing volume, value grew faster in March 2026

PH manufacturing volume, value grew faster in March 2026

The Philippine manufacturing sector grew at a faster pace in both value…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
AirAsia places order for 150 Airbus A220-300 planes worth $19B

AirAsia places order for 150 Airbus A220-300 planes worth $19B

AirAsia X Berhad announced its order of 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft valued…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH manufacturing volume, value grew faster in March 2026

PH manufacturing volume, value grew faster in March 2026

The Philippine manufacturing sector grew at a faster pace in both value…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH economic growth in Q1 2026 slowest since pandemic

PH economic growth in Q1 2026 slowest since pandemic

The Philippine economy grew 2.8% in the first quarter of 2026, lower…
  • May 7, 2026
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